=????? I need some help with this one. I came up with . Is this correct??? ----------------------------- No, I'm afraid not. Factor the second denominator: The LCD is The second fraction already has this LCD for its denominator. To make the first fraction also have the LCD for its denominator, multiply top and bottom by 2. Remove parentheses in the top but NOT the bottom. Combine numerators over the LCD, all as just one fraction: simplify Edwin